Report: Assesses the validity of several current assumptions of behavior change theories on condom use, estimates impact of persuasive messages that recommend condom use, and presents knowledge on the impact of the different types of persuasive arguments (Albarracin, 2004).

This paper:

Investigates the effects of persuasive communications on psychological and behavioral changes

Distinguishes between the effect of message-based intervention on condom use from other interventions

Utilizes a large sample size to explore assumptions of behavior-change theories

Presents a systematic analysis of how communications designed to increase condom use influence different populations

Tests the validity of methodological recommendations relevant to behavior-change theories